Roses are Red Apron Tutorial. Today I am over at Jenny's blog, Days of Chalk and Chocolate, sharing my Roses are Red Apron Tutorial.
She's been busy remodeling her house lately. Go take a look! And about that tutorial....here it is for you as well: I love the fact that aprons are in style now and I think every lovely lady should have one. This retro-style apron was inspired by Valentine's Day and would make a great gift for a friend, or you could use it as a reception apron for a bride-to-be. For the apron front, get some tracing paper and cut out a pattern that is 11 inches wide on the top and 13.5 inches long on the right side. For the ruffle you will need a strip 70"x2.5". For the side ties, cut a strip 33"x5". You will also need 1 1/8 yard of rick-rack trim. To sew the apron ties, fold them right sides together and stitch a 1/2" seam , as shown with the dotted lines. Take your ruffle piece and finish one of the long edges with your rolled hem presser foot.
At regular stitch length, sew a 1/2" seam. Rickrack + embroidery (design only) I promised to show you another apron that uses rickrack creatively and here it is.
The technique for attaching the rickrack can be used on anything—not just gingham—but this example shows a nice use of cross stitches in between the rows. And it's another idea for trimming your gingham apron if you're doing one for the challenge. Use colored embroidery floss (same color as the gingham) across the dips in the "waves" to attach your rickrack to the fabric. Running your stitches all in the same direction gives you a striped effect; alternating direction forms a v-shaped design. Reversible Cafe Apron Tutorial. If you: a) Have a hard time deciding on fabric for your aprons b) Are a messy cook c) Don't like to do laundry very often d) Like garments to look finished inside and out e) Prefer to have one apron with 2 looks rather than 2 separate aprons f) Or any/all of the above then this is the apron for you!
I was inspired to create it after reading Jona's tutorial for a quick apron on her fantastic site, Stop Staring and Start Sewing. You'll need to start by choosing several fabrics that relate well together so that the waistband fabric looks good with both sides of the apron. The dimensions of the apron skirt are somewhat optional. Cut two strips of the waist sash fabric at 5.5" x 42" (or whatever the distance of your fabric is from selvedge to selvedge...could be 43" to 45") Sew your fabric together in the desired configuration you have designed, then add ribbon trim if that floats your boat. Here's a detail of how I did the fabric border and turned the corner on the ribbon.
Press sash carefully. Lady's Apron. I love love love pretty aprons and I actually think this is the one area where Anthropologie prices aren’t that bad. BUT having said that free is always better! (My husband would be quick to point out that using things you have on hand does not necessarily mean free because I did buy it at some point ) It’s good enough for me! You have to have a good apron for the holidays and believe me these are so easy you will definitely have time to crank a couple out They make AWESOME girlfriend gifts as well. The two aprons I made patterns for and will have a tutorial for today are the Lady’s Apron: (It was SUPER windy, and then down poured, while I was trying to get these pics so the ruffle wouldn’t lay straight) Unlike Anthro’s I lined mine. I did a triangle pocket like the original but didn’t do a large bow (you totally can if you like).
Second is the Tea and Crumpets apron. This apron is seen in several different version on the website so if you need some inspiration hop over HERE .